Payroll Admin

Payroll Specialist (Part-Time Contract)

Location: Camas, WA

Work Arrangement: Primarily Remote (One onsite day per week)

Duration: Approximately 4-Month Project

Schedule: 24 hours per week (flexible schedule across 3-5 days)

Compensation: $28-$35

About Our Client

Our client is a growing manufacturing organization undergoing systems and process improvements within its payroll function. They are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to provide payroll support during a critical system transition while ensuring employees receive accurate and timely payroll services.

Position Overview

The Payroll Specialist will serve as a key member of the payroll team, providing day-to-day payroll processing support, assisting with system transitions, and acting as a backup resource for payroll administration. This role requires a hands-on professional who can quickly adapt, maintain accurate payroll records, and provide exceptional support to employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing activities and assist with payroll administration.

• Serve as a backup resource to payroll leadership during payroll cycles and off-cycle payroll processing.

• Assist with the transition to a new timekeeping and payroll system.

• Maintain employee payroll records and payroll-related data.

• Review payroll information for accuracy and compliance.

• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and managers.

• Support payroll reporting and related accounting processes.

• Assist with payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.

• Adapt to evolving priorities and provide support across payroll operations as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• 2-5+ years of payroll processing experience.

• Strong knowledge of payroll processing practices, regulations, and compliance requirements.

• Experience working with payroll systems and timekeeping platforms.

• Understanding of payroll-related accounting processes and journal entries.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or conversions.

• Experience with Paylocity, UKG, or similar payroll platforms.

• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.

Pay Details: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Austin Pellissier

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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